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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.33, 6,043.47 and 1,562.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.33, 6,043.47 and 1,562.41 is: 2,344.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.33 : 6,043.47 = 1,562.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.33/6,043.47 = 1,562.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.33x = 6,043.47 × 1,562.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.33x = 9,442,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442,377.96/4,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.58

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